161230-N-HB733-018 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Dec. 30, 2016) Ensign George Schulz, dispersing officer aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67), center, participates in a burial at sea. Cole is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brianna K. Green/Released)